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Singapore!

This is officially day 2. Let us not talk about day 1 - despite my willingness to get out and about I opted to have a "quick nap" and woke up at midnight. Whoops!

Day 2 has been determined "Shopping Day". A day is not enough time - the amount of luxury malls and tempting opportunities is mind-blowing - but I have to cut myself off and move on to focussing on proper sightseeing for the rest of the trip.

So far there has been one splurge and some shopping in Watsons for makeup and eyelashes. There is a part 2 visit to Watsons scheduled for later this afternoon as I am considering Rachel K CC cream (good idea?) and perhaps a side trip to get SK-11 Facial Treatment Essence. Back in my YouTube days I remember someone writing a comment and telling me about how incredible this was and as I walked up and down Orchard Road today I kept seeing the brand everywhere. Let's take it as a sign that the shopping Gods are trying to transmit...spoken like a true Rebecca Bloomword.

In terms of what I wore, it was the standard ensemble - dress and blazer. The dress is very pretty and new from Topshop. It's a blush coloured paisley lace print with a corset style top half and thin straps. I like the shape - not a flared skater skirt style but more of a straighter line. Some might not like that but skater style dresses sometimes make me feel self-conscious - in a "I'm 32 but dressing like I am 15" kind of way. Ah I wish...

Bra-wise, and I must mention this because it's important, I am wearing my strapless Wonderbra. This is an incredible bra and one that I would recommend for all sizes. It boosts rather than flattens, and unusually for a strapless, stays up. I feel like I have mentioned this before but its probably more a case of the fact that I rave about it to my friends.

Onto the pics...I am a bit pale but I am avoiding fake tan these days and trying to embrace my natural colour. *trying*

Oh, and a sneak preview of the splurge item. Excuse the cheese factor of this picture.

Thank you so much for entering the nail polish giveaway. A few of you couldn't enter via the blog but sent emails instead so I will add you to the list of the names and then sort out the random.org selector. I will try and do this in the next day or so and announce details of the winners here!

I love that dress on you and you are totally right about the skater-style dresses. They dont flatter adults and i would like everyone to take that on board (cant buy a good skirt in the UK at the moment that isnt skater and its annoying me). So maybe your next post should be a "what's in my bag"so we can all see your splurge treat :-D

So true - as an example I got a skirt from River Island that was a plain black skater skirt. Seemed nice at the time but when I put it on I feel like I am in fancy dress - or mutton. Pencil skirts/straight skirts from now on :) Good idea on the post ;)

Looking super cute Laura! I need to check out this bra... strapless ones don't ever stay in place on me!I can't wait to see what's in the Celine bag... :-)Have a nice and safe relaxing time in Singapore!

Loving this dress! I find skater skirts tend to make my hips look bigger even though they in theory should be flattering on me, so it's nice to know there'll still be a few things in shops for me this season :L

I think the Rachel K CC Cream is a great idea! I heard wonderful things about it, and it was on the market and a stand out performer before other CC creams came out. Have you thought about trying snail creams? I know they are popular in S.Korea and I'm curious, but I wanted to know what you thought. Ultimate gimmick or worth trying?

I live in Singapore! Hope you have fun here! Check out the Clarke Quay area- there's lots of great restaurants there as well. Also look out for enamel bangles too if you're into that. You can usually get them 3 for $10 in those touristy shops :)

Hi, I am thinking of gettting a tan/nude Celine mini luggage tote, how do you find your nude Celine? I love the colour but wouldnt want it to get too dirty! Wanted an alternative to black as I already have so many black bags!Love your blog by the way, looking forward to see what Celine you purchased!! :) xx

Too bad you couldn't visit Singapore during the holiday season... it was decorated SO beautifully. Singapore does xmas better than any other city I've ever been in. Interesting, considering a sizeable part of the population doesn't even celebrate xmas.

I have heard that the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion is a 'dupe' for the SK-II Essence. I got the former for $14 from an Asian website and I love it! I can't say whether or not it's a dupe because I have not tried the SK-II. But if you get the SK-II and you come across the Hada Labo...maybe get that too and do a blog post to compare?!

Thank you for the tip about Wonderbra!! I have such a hard time with strapless bras that somehow end up around my waist as time goes on lol.

hi dear, love the dress!!! ... and I love WATSON too and it's a constant visit during my stays in China... If you like face cloth give a try to the one sold in Watson, link here http://letiziaelle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/best-of-2012-skincare.html

what a sweet dress Laura. You don't look like 32, just like 24 I guess :) You take care and have fun in Singapore.. Might enjoy to buy signature bags over there because it's Tax Free unlike here in Japan.. xx

Loving the Celine, can't wait to see what's inside the new one! AND you can't beat a good wonder bra! I'm in agreement with Gaby - I miss you so much on Youtube! I could watch your vids for hours and discovered many a wonder product because of your recommendations. You inspired me to start my own channel and blog, I haven't got any blog followers yet - but we all have to start somewhere right?!

I love that dress! Am going to have to look out for it when I am next shopping :)I have tried so many strapless bras, all of which did not stay up and made me feel very self conciouss. Thank you for recommending the wonder bra! I will definitely try it out :) amberlee6309.blogspot.co.uk

I love reading all your blogs and had to post on this one. I spent Christmas in Singapore and found out about the frizzy hair. My husband said it is not frizzy it is fluffy. It ended up in a pony more days than not, and my hair is dead straight.

So nice work. find skater skirts tend to make my hips look bigger even though they in theory should be flattering on me, so it's nice to know there'll still be a few things in shops for me this season.

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Great post and that backless dress are looking really awesome. I will bring one for an upcoming function. Using http://byebra.combreast stickers makes the work easier as it’s a perfect breast tape. What are your experiences with strapless bras?